Wisconsin Badgers

Badgers light on points vs. Gophers

Madison — Offense was at a premium in the first half as the two teams combined to score 41 points.

But when the offenses got back up to speed it was too little too late for the Wisconsin women's basketball team as it fell to Minnesota, 63-50, Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.

UW (10-14, 3-9 Big Ten), which entered the game averaging 66.1 points per contest, scored a mere 16 points in the first half while the Gophers managed 25. The Badgers shot just 33.3% overall (20 of 60) and 28.6% (6 of 21) on three-pointers.

"We are obviously disappointed in our play. We didn't shoot very well in the first half, which was not for lack of being open," Wisconsin coach Bobbie Kelsey said.

Senior guard Taylor Wurtz was the lone Badger to score in double figures (15) and also led the team with nine rebounds.